Name
                                    12. Forging Exceptional Nursing Teams of Tomorrow
                                        Date & Time
                                    Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
                                        Speakers
                                    Melissa Zak, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC,  Chief Nursing Officer, Pennsylvania Hospital, Penn Medicine
Stephanie Weatherly, DNP, PMH RN-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer, Psychiatric Medical Care
Mila Sprouse, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, North Puget Sound Region, Providence
Quanna Batiste-Brown, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Touro Infirmary, LCMC Health
                                Stephanie Weatherly, DNP, PMH RN-BC, FACHE, Chief Clinical Officer, Psychiatric Medical Care
Mila Sprouse, EdD, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer, North Puget Sound Region, Providence
Quanna Batiste-Brown, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Vice President, Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Touro Infirmary, LCMC Health
Description
                                    The Forging Exceptional Nursing Teams of Tomorrow panel will focus on innovative strategies for developing the next generation of nursing leaders and staff. Experts will discuss how to recruit, retain, and empower diverse nursing teams, emphasizing the importance of professional development, mentorship, and creating supportive work environments. Panelists will explore how advanced technology, data analytics, and collaborative care models can enhance nursing efficiency and patient outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into how healthcare organizations can foster a culture of excellence, well-being, and resilience within their nursing workforce to meet future healthcare challenges.
Location Name
                                    Comiskey (West Tower - Concourse Level)
                                        Session Type
                                    Panel
                                        Moderated by
                                    Rosie Talaga, Writer and Event Specialist, Becker's Healthcare